these are all legitimate talk -- topics, taxes, spending, appropriation. what what do we want to spend our money on? my wife and i do this all the time. are we going to spend money to take this kid here or to get this car replaced? we have to do that from the country's perspective. we look for it in the military. one thing i'm concerned about ash we hear a lot of discussion on the use of drones -- one thing i'm concerned about -- we hear a lot of discussion about the use of drones. the bottom line is that all of these mechanical, all of the technology is great, but there are still men and women who have to run them. they still have to be on the front lines. at some point in time, there will be more boots on the ground somewhere, just as there are right now. host: should that happen in syria? boots on the ground? guest: i'm very concerned about what is happening, especially concerning reports of chemical weapons. will have to do more than just take this cursory look at it. i'm very concerned about foreign policy that says we will dabble here and dabble ther